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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354494#Comment_3544942013-07-01T16:50:48-05:002013-07-01T16:51:03-05:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
Last week's Under the Dome didn't suck, so I'll check it out again. Defiance and Warehouse 13 wrap their seasons next week, so that'll clear Mondays out. I figure to check out The Bridge when it ...
Under the Dome didn't suck, so I'll check it out again. Defiance and Warehouse 13 wrap their seasons next week, so that'll clear Mondays out. I figure to check out The Bridge when it debuts July 10. Meanwhile, the season season of Continuum is interesting and is definitely worth my eyeball time. I'll confess this show had me in the second ep of the first season with "Bitch cop does."]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354505#Comment_3545052013-07-02T01:52:19-05:002013-07-02T01:54:31-05:00Will Couperhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=190
FX have been showing the sixth series of Burn Notice coming up to three weeks now and I can't help wondering what the hell happened to the programme. It used to be a fairly light action romp that ...

Will]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354509#Comment_3545092013-07-02T04:39:20-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Steve Toasehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10253
Luther starts again on BBC tonight. Being looking forward to this for a while. Some good TV at the moment. The Americans and The Returned particularly.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354637#Comment_3546372013-07-05T16:32:59-05:002013-07-05T16:33:16-05:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
Under the Dome is continuing to not suck. I like that some characters from book have more shades of gray about them. Probably the thing that bugs me the most is the kidnap storyline between Junior ...
Under the Dome is continuing to not suck. I like that some characters from book have more shades of gray about them. Probably the thing that bugs me the most is the kidnap storyline between Junior and Angie. The biggest problem for me is that it seemed to come too soon. I would have preferred that they first show Angie and Junior as the "perfect" young couple and then take six or seven episode to slowly show the cracks in their facade as well as showing us why these two people came together in the first place (presumably Junior didn't just stump over to Angie and say "Hi, I'm a possessive psychotic, wanna go out with me?"). Then, maybe episode eight do the kidnap thing.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354659#Comment_3546592013-07-06T11:24:01-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00kmcleodhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=191
this weekend, THE WALKING DEAD is having a marathon.
to the tune of "Marathon" by Rush
WALKING DEAD: THE MARATHON
It's not how fast you can go
We dead will take it slow
We ...

to the tune of "Marathon" by Rush

WALKING DEAD: THE MARATHON

It's not how fast you can goWe dead will take it slow We don't pick up our feet We've forgotten about defeatMore than just survivalMore than just a flashExhaustion is your bottom line So go ahead and dash

It's a test of ultimate willYou roll your hopes uphill We don't pick up the paceBecause it's not that kind of raceMore than good conditionMore than simple speed Our cold flesh has ambitionTo feed this burning need In the long run...

The first shall be the last The torch you'll never pass Something about your flesh that beats ketchup and friesOne moment's bite, and our eyes roll with delight Life's just a streak of lightningThat flashes and fades in the summer sky

Your body may overloadYou can rest at the side of the roadWe won't miss a strideSo say goodbye to your free rideMore than high performanceOr either rain, or snowMore than just the gloom of night Or a lucky shot from a bowIn the long run...

The first shall be the last Your sleep will end our fast Something about your scent that draws us like horsefliesOne moment's slip, and we will use our grip Your life's a streak of lightningThat flashes and fades in the summer sky]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354872#Comment_3548722013-07-10T17:47:47-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
This exists to prove that SyFy molested the shark while jumping it.
I can't wait for Boacano and Gatorquake.
This exists to prove that SyFy molested the shark while jumping it.

I can't wait for Boacano and Gatorquake.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354876#Comment_3548762013-07-10T19:02:49-05:002013-07-10T19:05:28-05:00imaginarypeoplehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661
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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354878#Comment_3548782013-07-10T19:45:12-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Finaglehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5254
I appreciate fine cinema as much as the next guy, but I'm totally getting high and ordering pizza and watching the shit out of that.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354882#Comment_3548822013-07-10T20:28:46-05:002013-07-11T19:01:18-05:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
The screenwriter of Sharknado has to be some sort of genius. I wouldn't even have thought it was possible to make a feature length story out of the 'tornado full of sharks' concept, and yet, somehow, ...
[Edit]Yup. GENIUS.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354992#Comment_3549922013-07-12T18:42:49-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Magnulushttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6716
Watching Orange Is the New Black on Netflix. It is a pretty darned good show, really. They're doing the Lost thing of showing you bits of their characters' back stories in every episode. But without ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=354993#Comment_3549932013-07-12T19:14:36-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
"The Legend of Korra," season one, is being shown on "NickToons."
Also, for those who have Comcast, the season is available "On Demand" for free.
I'm DVRing the ...
Also, for those who have Comcast, the season is available "On Demand" for free.

I'm DVRing the episodes I missed during the initial run.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355059#Comment_3550592013-07-14T21:51:30-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
Venture Brothers: That ending. I mean, holy shitballs, that ending. Wow.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355081#Comment_3550812013-07-15T12:46:32-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
That episode might be my favorite of the series.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355084#Comment_3550842013-07-15T13:47:29-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
Snarknado might just be the shit that will take me out-of my head - permanently!
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355111#Comment_3551112013-07-16T03:51:23-05:002013-07-16T03:53:28-05:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
Bear in mind SyFy Channel cancelled Alphas to pay for shit like Sharknado...
Meanwhile, Continuum continues to grow in both plot complexity and sheer coolness, as witnessed by this week's scene ...
Alphas to pay for shit like Sharknado...

Meanwhile, Continuum continues to grow in both plot complexity and sheer coolness, as witnessed by this week's scene (Canadian airing - US/UK are about 4 episodes behind this) where...

...anti-corporate agent Jasmine Garza is arrested and picks the lock of her handcuffs with her nipple piercing bar

...which I defy you to find in any other programme.

Also, Falling Skies could not get any stupider. Any semblance of actually exploring what humanity would have to become to repel an alien invasion is gone, drowned in daddy-issue family wankery of such profound idiocy that Our 'Heroes' can't even handle a party of road thieves sensibly.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355151#Comment_3551512013-07-16T20:54:32-05:002013-07-16T20:57:31-05:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
Luther. Luther!
Oh, also Whose Line is back.
Luther. Luther!

Oh, also Whose Line is back.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355154#Comment_3551542013-07-16T22:38:18-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
@Cat Vincent. I somehow didn't realize that that was that was. And they even established that she had them in a flashback to the future a couple of episodes ago. That's actually pretty brilliant ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355157#Comment_3551572013-07-17T02:25:42-05:002013-07-17T02:26:11-05:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
@DavidLejeune: Yeah, the set-up on that bit was superb writing.
@DJ: As you say... LUTHER!!!
Poor Justin. Fucking loved that character. Had hopes they'd do a near-future crimes show with a ...
@DJ: As you say... LUTHER!!!

Poor Justin. Fucking loved that character. Had hopes they'd do a near-future crimes show with a mature post-John version running the shop... but not to be.

As I noted elsewhere: not the strongest run of the show in terms of the crimes and the secondary stuff (new love interest is OK, the meet-cure really wasn't... and the Glaswegian Internal Affairs bloke is not as scary as they think he is. "You're not the whirlwind. I am the whirlwind", indeed) but it's all to play for next week.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355179#Comment_3551792013-07-17T14:26:20-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
@Cat
I'd agree with that. I'd also say:
Putting another of his love interests in the line of fire feels very forced, especially after they blew away Justin.
I'd agree with that. I'd also say:

Putting another of his love interests in the line of fire feels very forced, especially after they blew away Justin.

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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355185#Comment_3551852013-07-17T15:26:50-05:002013-07-17T15:27:11-05:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I watched season 1 of "Orange is the New Black" after hearing that it was loosely based on someone's real life story. It was O.K. not earth shattering, but held my interest.
"Orange is the New Black" after hearing that it was loosely based on someone's real life story. It was O.K. not earth shattering, but held my interest.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355187#Comment_3551872013-07-17T16:00:39-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
I'm a few weeks behind on Venture Brothers.
So: SPANIKOPITA!
Venture Brothers.

So: SPANIKOPITA!]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355189#Comment_3551892013-07-17T17:20:37-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I can't believe next week's Venture Brothers is the last of the season already. My favorite throw away reference this season is the "Steve Albino" line.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355197#Comment_3551972013-07-18T02:21:04-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
I can't believe next week's Venture Brothers is the last of the season already.
I know. :-(
I can't believe next week's Venture Brothers is the last of the season already.

I know. :-(]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355203#Comment_3552032013-07-18T08:41:57-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00allanahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019
Yeah, watched 5/6/7 of VB last night. Pretty impressed. I didn't know this week was the last of the season, though. I guess beggars can't be choosers - and they've certainly big-reveal'd us to death ...
@WJD, I'm more into Shore Leave's latest nicknames. Brockanova? Brock Cousteau? Knee-slappers, all of 'em.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355246#Comment_3552462013-07-19T02:04:35-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00sneak046http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4574
What do we think of Fox's upcoming Posthuman & Android buddy cop show Almost Human? The trailer makes it look half decent, and definite cyberpunk themes throughout.
(I know this is ...

(I know this is scheduled for November so this isn't exactly the correct thread but what the hell..)]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355284#Comment_3552842013-07-20T15:46:54-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
@snerak:
It's a JJ Abrams joint. Could be Lost, could be early Alias/Fringe, could be late-era Alias/Fringe, could be as bad as Alcatraz or as superb as Person of Interest...
...in short, I will ...
It's a JJ Abrams joint. Could be Lost, could be early Alias/Fringe, could be late-era Alias/Fringe, could be as bad as Alcatraz or as superb as Person of Interest...

...in short, I will watch with interest. Whatever happens, Urban will be gruff and that's never less than fun.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355287#Comment_3552872013-07-20T16:06:11-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00sneak046http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4574
@catvincent yeah that's what I am thinking
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355372#Comment_3553722013-07-23T08:31:59-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00steevohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2415
Venture Bros. season finale was good, but didn't feel finale-y to me. What'd you folks think?
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355373#Comment_3553732013-07-23T08:47:54-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
@ steevo - I agree. Actually the episode before felt more like a finale and the finale felt more like a season opener episode. Not complaining though, still loved it and I hope there will be another ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355374#Comment_3553742013-07-23T09:16:39-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00steevohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2415
I do believe that they're signed on for at least one more.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355384#Comment_3553842013-07-23T11:43:03-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
I think I read that they said at comic-con that the first episode of the next season is the season finale of this one
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355386#Comment_3553862013-07-23T11:53:13-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
@ TF - well there you go then. My guess is that they just split 13 episodes into 2 seasons.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355390#Comment_3553902013-07-23T13:19:12-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
@ William Joseph Dunn
No, this season was 10 episodes. The Halloween special and the hour long season premiere count for three episode and then there were seven more. Next season will also be ...
No, this season was 10 episodes. The Halloween special and the hour long season premiere count for three episode and then there were seven more. Next season will also be ten episodes. They're cutting the overall number of episodes to get a faster turn around time for seasons.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355395#Comment_3553952013-07-23T13:47:08-05:002013-07-23T13:49:18-05:00steevohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2415
@johnjones - We'll see how that works out for them, it was still 3 or so years between the last season and this "10" ep'er.
ETA. Not that I'm complaining. They can take as long as they ...
ETA. Not that I'm complaining. They can take as long as they want as far as I'm concerned (especially while they're doing some of the best writing in the biz). I just don't 100% believe that the turnaround will be faster.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355417#Comment_3554172013-07-23T20:32:44-05:002013-07-23T20:33:25-05:00imaginarypeoplehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661
I could only watch the first few minutes of Under the Dome last night before I realized it's like every Stephen King book/movie/tvshow where a group/town of people all go crazy. I have never read the ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355436#Comment_3554362013-07-24T02:28:53-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
I stopped watching Under the Dome after the third episode because I watched it after watching the pilot to The Bridge, which is infinitely better on so many levels. I could no longer watch something ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355445#Comment_3554452013-07-24T08:25:13-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I tapped out after halfway through the 3rd episode of "Under the Dome". The only reason I gave it a chance was BKV's name was attached to it. The plot line with boyfriend kidnapping his ex ...
I watched the first 2 episodes of "The Bridge" and they have my attention for now. Hopefully it won't end up being as disappointing as "The Killing".]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355569#Comment_3555692013-07-26T05:27:34-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
VERY happy that Netflix UK will be showing the new season of Breaking Bad in weekly installments following the US airing.
No piracy here - the system is improving!!!
No piracy here - the system is improving!!!]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355785#Comment_3557852013-07-31T21:18:19-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
The Bridge continues to be both fast moving and slow burning in awesome ways.
The Bridge continues to be both fast moving and slow burning in awesome ways.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355789#Comment_3557892013-08-01T02:53:39-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
I was really unsatisfied with the first episode of The Bridge.
Worth giving another go?
Worth giving another go?]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355792#Comment_3557922013-08-01T06:02:29-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00badbearhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1879
Orange is the New Black on Netflix is surprisingly good. A predominantly female and interesting looking cast, well rounded characters, emotional depth without the whole thing feeling unnecessarily ...
Orange is the New Black on Netflix is surprisingly good. A predominantly female and interesting looking cast, well rounded characters, emotional depth without the whole thing feeling unnecessarily overwrought and the plot didn't always go the way you expected it to. Top notch. Also Captain Janeway as a tough Russian matriarch!

Have also just started watching the first season of Arrow although I'm not sure why, because everyone looks the same and no one can act but it is somehow compelling me to see where it goes anyway...]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355793#Comment_3557932013-08-01T06:52:48-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
@ D. J.
It absolutely is, if only for the relationship between Sonya and her lieutenant.
It absolutely is, if only for the relationship between Sonya and her lieutenant.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355816#Comment_3558162013-08-01T11:43:35-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
@Badbear Arrow gets surprisingly good by the end of the season. It's not great by any means, but it makes some unexpected choices storywise, and the performances improve once the characters and their ...
Arrow gets surprisingly good by the end of the season. It's not great by any means, but it makes some unexpected choices storywise, and the performances improve once the characters and their relationships are better defined.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355842#Comment_3558422013-08-02T04:19:12-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00badbearhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1879
@DavidLejeune that is good news! Now if he'd just stop talking about that sodding island that everyone keeps complaining he never talks about, everything will be peachy.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355843#Comment_3558432013-08-02T04:48:01-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
I like Orange Is The New Black, but it's basically just Prisoner: Cell Block L Word, innit?
@badbear - sadly, the Arrow island is staying around... at least for the planned 5 season run. I enjoy the ...
Orange Is The New Black, but it's basically just Prisoner: Cell Block L Word, innit?@badbear - sadly, the Arrow island is staying around... at least for the planned 5 season run. I enjoy the extended origin story, and it gets huge plusses for Fucking Crixus as Slade Wilson.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355883#Comment_3558832013-08-03T12:49:34-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I finished binge watching "Fringe". Overall I enjoyed it a lot. I thought season 4 was a little wonky in places, but I thought season 5 wrapped everything up nicely. I thought it was a good ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355890#Comment_3558902013-08-04T03:42:24-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00badbearhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1879
@cat vincent
Well yes I guess it is although I've never seen either of those shows so I can't speak to that. Honestly though I feel so relieved to be watching a show that has more diverse casting ...
Well yes I guess it is although I've never seen either of those shows so I can't speak to that. Honestly though I feel so relieved to be watching a show that has more diverse casting requirements than "good looking and white" that I may be forgiving it too much.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355891#Comment_3558912013-08-04T07:05:27-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
@badbear - Can't fault it at all for diversity.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355948#Comment_3559482013-08-05T09:20:50-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Osmosishttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=866
Really enjoying The Americans at the moment. If you want a spooks-in-the-suburbs melodrama, it knocks spots off Homeland. The setup is daft of course (FBI guy moves in across the street from the KGB ...
The Americans at the moment. If you want a spooks-in-the-suburbs melodrama, it knocks spots off Homeland. The setup is daft of course (FBI guy moves in across the street from the KGB officers he's looking for). I wish they'd play up the 80s a little more in the soundtrack, though.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355975#Comment_3559752013-08-06T01:51:33-05:002013-08-06T01:53:05-05:00Vornaskottihttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6665
Just watched the season finale of Falling Skies, which has been pretty fun brain-bubblegum as scifi goes (at least seasons 2 and 3). But aaaargh, they had to pull one of the most annoying tropes in ...

Someone please tell me, what the heck was all the "human exceptionalism" in the end. "We humans are sooooooo awesome that we are unique in the universe", and we'll show it by being petulant little kids and refusing to do what's sensible. The whole "twist" in the end about the volm wanting to relocate people to a safe area was so obvious and badly handled that it really soured the whole season for me, which had been pretty fun so far. Really lazy writing.

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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=355984#Comment_3559842013-08-06T08:27:54-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
@ Vornaskoti
See, that's why I loved Defiance. Stahma Tarr is an alien and she understands perfectly well what love is. It's an irrational emotion that she can use to manipulate those around in ...
See, that's why I loved Defiance. Stahma Tarr is an alien and she understands perfectly well what love is. It's an irrational emotion that she can use to manipulate those around in ways that Cersei Lannister can only dream about.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356249#Comment_3562492013-08-09T12:49:21-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00allanahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019
I discovered Archer yesterday. Holy jesus.
Archer yesterday. Holy jesus.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356275#Comment_3562752013-08-09T17:07:28-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00tapheadhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284
It's so much smarter than it has any business being.
(Just like the Venture Bros.)
(Just like the Venture Bros.)]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356280#Comment_3562802013-08-09T19:04:17-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00cjkogerhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7065
@Allana and @taphead
I watched the first episode last year and went in eye rolling a bit, mostly because a couple freinds were raving about it and I finally wanted them to shut up. So freaking ...
I watched the first episode last year and went in eye rolling a bit, mostly because a couple freinds were raving about it and I finally wanted them to shut up. So freaking hilarious. I was very happy to be wrong about that one.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356362#Comment_3563622013-08-11T16:27:36-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
Continuum continues to surprise and interest me. I love how complicated it's getting and I love how it doesn't hold your hand as a viewer, but trusts that you've been paying attention. This week ...
Continuum continues to surprise and interest me. I love how complicated it's getting and I love how it doesn't hold your hand as a viewer, but trusts that you've been paying attention. This week Garza freed herself from handcuffs by picking the lock with her nipple=piercings, the existence of which were casually shown a couple of episodes earlier.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356452#Comment_3564522013-08-12T12:00:57-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
@johnjones - guess you're watching the US timing - the season ended in Canada already (and with other Completely Legal Means), so I talked about that glorious demonstration of Chekhov's Nipple ...
Also - the season ends very well and I'm hugely excited for the next.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356507#Comment_3565072013-08-12T16:21:09-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Beamishhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8236
Did anyone watch Low Winter Sun? Press that I had read is comparing it the Wire, so far, we will have to see, those are huge shoes to fill.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356521#Comment_3565212013-08-12T18:26:56-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
Most of the press has been pretty negative for Low Winter Sun, actually. The pilot was almost entirely situational set-up, with very little about who the characters are as people. I expect that the ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356535#Comment_3565352013-08-13T01:20:02-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
Breaking Bad remains brilliant
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356594#Comment_3565942013-08-13T21:50:44-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
I haven't seen enough Breaking Bad to way in all that much. I figure it's best at this point to tread lightly.
Breaking Bad to way in all that much. I figure it's best at this point to tread lightly.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356596#Comment_3565962013-08-13T21:54:00-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
Careful, you almost spoiled yourself.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356717#Comment_3567172013-08-15T19:17:51-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00allanahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019
Yeah, I could've saved myself a year of Archer ignorance if I hadn't dismissed the recommendations based on their vague-ass 'you just gotta watch it' nature. Is it really so hard to articulate, ...
Gotta spend more time reminding myself that my friends are not writers.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356758#Comment_3567582013-08-16T12:41:15-05:002013-08-18T16:05:23-05:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
I've been watching all of Breaking Bad (again) to get ready for the last season. I still reckon it's one of the best things I've ever seen. But you lot know that.
Edit: I'm up to speed on it, and ...
Edit: I'm up to speed on it, and I'm treading lightly, too.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356922#Comment_3569222013-08-19T17:08:06-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
A new series by the creator of Cowboy Bebop makes me probably the most hype I've been for a show in a long while.
Breaking Bad is actually kind of stressful right now.
new series by the creator of Cowboy Bebop makes me probably the most hype I've been for a show in a long while.

Breaking Bad is actually kind of stressful right now.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=356956#Comment_3569562013-08-20T05:40:22-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00badbearhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1879
@D.J.
I am freaking out. I LOVED Samurai Champloo. Thanks for sharing that one, or no doubt it would totally have passed me by.
I am freaking out. I LOVED Samurai Champloo. Thanks for sharing that one, or no doubt it would totally have passed me by.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357182#Comment_3571822013-08-23T09:31:40-05:002013-08-23T09:43:04-05:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
@D.J: Yeah, Breaking Bad is kinda stressful right now, but I'm really enjoying it.
I watched the new episode of Top Boy recently. It seems good, don't get me wrong, but it just reminds me of all ...
I watched the new episode of Top Boy recently. It seems good, don't get me wrong, but it just reminds me of all that crap gang stuff I've seen so much of in London. I had to associate with people like that in the past, so it was unsettling viewing.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357298#Comment_3572982013-08-25T23:24:00-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
That was a bit of a leap there, Breaking Bad.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357328#Comment_3573282013-08-26T13:39:14-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
DJ - some might think that. I tend to agree with Todd van der Werff of AV Club...
...on some level Jessie always knew. The bit - admittedly a bit clumsy - just brought it to the point where he ...

...on some level Jessie always knew. The bit - admittedly a bit clumsy - just brought it to the point where he couldn't bury/deny it any more.

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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357659#Comment_3576592013-08-31T11:50:46-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
You guys: Jonathan Nolan's remaking Westworld for HBO.
That's the creator of Person of Interest making a show about sex robots having a revolution, plus cowboys. For the network that brought you ...
Jonathan Nolan's remaking Westworld for HBO.

That's the creator of Person of Interest making a show about sex robots having a revolution, plus cowboys. For the network that brought you Game Of Thrones. This could be the show Whedon wanted Dollhouse to be in the first place...]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357917#Comment_3579172013-09-04T12:53:11-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00tapheadhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284
Yeah, Breaking Bad is getting just a wee bit intense.
Jesse Pinkman is quite possibly the most tragic character in television history. Shit is brutal.
Jesse Pinkman is quite possibly the most tragic character in television history. Shit is brutal.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357921#Comment_3579212013-09-04T15:52:52-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
The last episode of Futurama airs tonight.
An uneven show, but always clever and fun to watch.
Some of the episodes were quite moving . . . The one about Fry's dog, and the one about Fry's ...
An uneven show, but always clever and fun to watch.

Some of the episodes were quite moving . . . The one about Fry's dog, and the one about Fry's nephew, come to mind.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=357925#Comment_3579252013-09-04T19:34:41-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I hate that "Alway Sunny in Philidelphia" and "The League" are on FXX now. I don't get FXX and I can only get it if I order the sports package for another $10 a month. I fucking ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358060#Comment_3580602013-09-07T12:56:06-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
I guess I'll give Agents of SHIELD a watch when It starts soon. I keeps wondering what's happening with the Pilot of Powers - I sorta want to give that a chance.
I've been plowing through The ...
I've been plowing through The Shield again, because it's still good.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358095#Comment_3580952013-09-08T20:57:38-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00InvincibleMhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3064
For all those who watch Breaking Bad: After the ending of tonight's episode, I'm not sure that I can finish the show.
I can accept cartoonishness for the sake of style, but that ending struck a ...
I can accept cartoonishness for the sake of style, but that ending struck a nerve in just how unbelievable it was as well as just how goddamned sloppy it was.

I can think of a handful of ways they could have accomplished the same thing they wanted(a cliffhanger, essentially) without getting so unnecessary about it.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358194#Comment_3581942013-09-11T21:36:48-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
I've been watching, via Netflix, "Terriers." A short lived private-eye series, incorporating the now-familiar season-spanning arc with single-episode capers. I'm enjoying it a lot. Nicely ...
no incidental music. (If there's music playing during a fight scene, it always turns out to be the music that happens to be playing on a car radio or what-not.

I've also been burning through Burn Notice, which threatens to get formulaic, but I'm half-watching anyway. Clever enough.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358264#Comment_3582642013-09-13T11:12:20-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I started watching the first episode of "Derek" on Netflix and I'm going to stop now.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358265#Comment_3582652013-09-13T12:23:00-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
Oh! Maybe someone here would be interested:
Nickelodeon is starting the new season of "The Legend of Korra" (sequel to "Avatar: The Last Airbender") tonight. 7:00 Pacific time ...
Nickelodeon is starting the new season of "The Legend of Korra" (sequel to "Avatar: The Last Airbender") tonight. 7:00 Pacific time . . . can't reliably tell you about other time zones.

(Tonight is two episodes / one hour).]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358268#Comment_3582682013-09-13T14:19:36-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
The fourth season of Haven starts tonight on SyFy at 10PM Eastern. While I'm curious about the situation left after last season's finale, I'm really more happy to see Colin Ferguson from Eureka back ...
Haven starts tonight on SyFy at 10PM Eastern. While I'm curious about the situation left after last season's finale, I'm really more happy to see Colin Ferguson from Eureka back on my TV again. Bonus points if he's somehow still playing Jack Carter.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358341#Comment_3583412013-09-16T07:19:38-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
Breaking Bad - yet even more stress.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358343#Comment_3583432013-09-16T12:48:57-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
Sleepy Hollow starts tonight. I'll catch it tomorrow some time. As far as I can tell, the set up is Icabod Crane (who seems badass, British and not even a little bit like the timid schoolmaster of ...
Sleepy Hollow starts tonight. I'll catch it tomorrow some time. As far as I can tell, the set up is Icabod Crane (who seems badass, British and not even a little bit like the timid schoolmaster of the original tale) arrives in modern day Sleep Hollow just in time to help the townsfolk deal with the Headless Horseman (and presumably a bunch of other weird supernatural stuff). Personally, if they were going to do this, I'd have liked to see them do it as a semi-sequel to the Tim Burton movie of the same name. You know, have an early 19th century detective-scientist and a couple of associates go traveling around America circa 1800 solving supernatural mysteries and the like. Oh well, not to be.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358345#Comment_3583452013-09-16T13:53:44-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00costa_khttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6592
BREAKING BAD is going to bring my ulcers back. Christ fucking wept, man.
The American LOW WINTER SUN is interesting, but I'm not super-tied into it, I missed an episode and managed to catch up ...
The American LOW WINTER SUN is interesting, but I'm not super-tied into it, I missed an episode and managed to catch up pretty quick with no trouble, which to me seems a bit of a flaw in serial storytelling like TV. Then again, it is season 1, so...whatever.

I've got like 10 goddamn shows and movies on my Netflix to get to but of course I have no time with my new job and all the reading I'm doing. I know, I know, Firs World Problems and all that.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358347#Comment_3583472013-09-16T14:43:02-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
You'd think a show called Masters Of Sex, full of lovely naked people would be right up my, ahem, alley... but it didn't grab me.
A very Mad Men influenced docudrama about the groundbreaking sex ...
Masters Of Sex, full of lovely naked people would be right up my, ahem, alley... but it didn't grab me.

A very Mad Men influenced docudrama about the groundbreaking sex research of Masters and Johnson, the pilot clearly had a lot of money and talent thrown at it... but the dialogue was a little too stilted, the "oh look, it was such a different time back then!" moments felt forced and I honestly don't see how they can get a 13 episode season out of it.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358399#Comment_3583992013-09-18T10:09:55-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
Brooklyn Nine-Nine had a really solid premiere (directed by Clone High's Phil Lord & Chris Miller) with a great cast starring Andy Samberg with Joe LoTruglio, Andre Braugher, Chelsea Peretti and ...
Brooklyn Nine-Nine had a really solid premiere (directed by Clone High's Phil Lord & Chris Miller) with a great cast starring Andy Samberg with Joe LoTruglio, Andre Braugher, Chelsea Peretti and Terry Crews! Definitely looking forward to more.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358401#Comment_3584012013-09-18T12:07:50-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Michael Waynehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7739
Saw the premiere of DADS. Wanted to see what the outrage was about. The whole time I was watching it I looked at the two leads and thought, "I KNOW those guys!" The guy who never says no to ...
It's a treatise on masculinity, just like TWO AND A HALF MEN. But MEN is about men and women, DADS is about sons. It will be hated, just like TWO AND A HALF MEN is hated. It will be interesting to see what happens to it.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358562#Comment_3585622013-09-25T10:55:18-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Alan Tysonhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1299
So. How do we all feel about Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358563#Comment_3585632013-09-25T12:50:22-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
I thought S.H.I.E.L.D. was kind of "meh". I started out ok with some snappy dialog, but even that got old halfway through. I liked the allusion to Agent Coulson being an replicant of some ...
being an replicant of some kind interesting and it's a good nod to the old S.H.I.E.L.D, comics, but other than that, I found none of the other characters all that interesting. I'll give it 3 more episodes before I tap out.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358566#Comment_3585662013-09-25T15:01:08-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
Honestly, I thought the SHIELD pilot was a load of cheesy wank, but I'll stick with it because of its pedigree (especially Jeb & Maurissa's work on Spartacus, as they'll likely be doing most of ...
Spartacus, as they'll likely be doing most of the gruntwork).

Anyone else think the treatment of Maria Hill as a character was just dreadful? This is the second-in-command of SHIELD having the piss taken out of her for supposedly drawing a turd in a subordinate's status review in front of that subordinate? If you don't think that's more than a little misogynistic, try and imagine Coulson doing that gag with Nick Fury...]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358568#Comment_3585682013-09-25T15:30:30-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Alan Tysonhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1299
It did seem a bit lackluster, I agree. It picked up toward the third act, though, so I'll tune in next week to see where they're going with this.
Mildly disappointed that the guy who jumps out of ...

Mildly disappointed that the guy who jumps out of the building in the trailer didn't turn out to be Luke Cage, but oh well.

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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358575#Comment_3585752013-09-26T00:30:52-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
The show made me chuckle a couple times. Plot-wise, it was completely dull and uninteresting. The hacker girl is obnoxious.
@Cat
Try to imagine Fury doing that gag to Coulson and it's not too ...
@CatTry to imagine Fury doing that gag to Coulson and it's not too far-fetched.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358578#Comment_3585782013-09-26T05:04:48-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
DJ - very different power dynamic. Hill is Coulson's superior officer. He's undermining her command position. Also, I can't begin to imagine Fury doing that gag...
begin to imagine Fury doing that gag...]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358579#Comment_3585792013-09-26T05:08:47-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
Much more important than any new show - and for me, even more important than the end of Breaking Bad! - is the return of Person Of Interest.
The new status quo is set up right out of the gate, the ...
Breaking Bad! - is the return of Person Of Interest.

The new status quo is set up right out of the gate, the case of the week is a little slight to allow room for this but is still fun. The presence of Sarah Shahi and (especially) Amy Acker as regulars makes a huge difference to the dynamic - and the core story of How Humanity Deals With The First AI is already developing some intriguing twists.

If you're not already a rabid fan, you seriously need to catch up - it's a stunning piece of modern SF in the guise of a clever action show.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358580#Comment_3585802013-09-26T06:30:37-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Michael Waynehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7739
@PERSON OF INTEREST
Only saw this once, at a friend's house. It is a very well-made show. Caviezel takes a couple of shotgun blasts to the chest and stays standing. Doesn't even blink, in ...
Only saw this once, at a friend's house. It is a very well-made show. Caviezel takes a couple of shotgun blasts to the chest and stays standing. Doesn't even blink, in fact.

Maybe that's why SHIELD isn't making a bigger impact. Broadcast TV already HAS superheroes. Caviezel's character in POI is one. McGarrett on FIVE-O, hell, even Cool J and Chris OD have broken the laws of physics on NCIS.

No Luke Cage was a mistake. If you can't get Sam Jackson you must have SOMEONE with attitude.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358593#Comment_3585932013-09-26T12:47:13-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
What Cat Said about Person of Interest.
It even has a sociopathic AI groupie.
Person of Interest.

It even has a sociopathic AI groupie.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358595#Comment_3585952013-09-26T13:05:32-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Cat Vincenthttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=447
longtimelurker: Yes, Reese is pretty much meant to be the ass-kicking half of Batman, with Michael Emerson's Finch as the billionaire genius half. Although I prefer to compare the show to The Shadow ...
The Shadow (because hero shoots people, a network of those they've saved rapidly forms and the abilities of The Machine map nicely as a modern twist on Cloud Men's Minds).

StefanJ ...played by Amy Acker, in one of the great performances of her career.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358599#Comment_3585992013-09-26T16:26:34-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
I've been making a determined effort to be pickier about what I watch starting this fall. I've got Netflix now, which has lots of good stuff to work through . . . shows I didn't watch because I ...
There are many shows which are *sometimes* funny or *sometimes* smart, or based in an interesting setting, that in the past I might have given a chance, or sometimes stuck with for too long.

I gave up on "Copper" about five minutes into last week's episode. I didn't even bother with the current season of "Hell on Wheels." (Both of these fell into the "interesting setting" category).

I watched three pilot episodes of sitcoms this week. Not bothering with any of them after that. By historical standards of sitcoms they weren't bad, but one can be more demanding these days.

I haven't watched AGENTS yet. So far the only new show that I'm going to continue recording / watching is "Brooklyn Nine-Nine."]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358603#Comment_3586032013-09-26T17:56:34-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00tapheadhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284
Hmm. Regarding PoI, is it still as action heavy as it was for the first season and a half?
I found the basic concept very interesting, but the rather systematic gunshow endings were getting a bit ...
I found the basic concept very interesting, but the rather systematic gunshow endings were getting a bit tedious (give me more tradecraft and dry spy stuff, thx) and occasionally the writing was infuriangly slapdash (see: caricature bankers not giving a damn about American soldiers; the Estonian mafia of NYC, speaking something bearing very little resemblance to actual Estonian; etc.).

I'd love to hear that it's been improving, because I do love me some cyberpunk spy fiction.

(I still miss Rubicon. *notcryingonwhitechapeljusthavesomethinginmyeye*)]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358606#Comment_3586062013-09-26T18:58:56-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00brittanicahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296
I will bring up, about Agents of SHIELD:
The fact that not-Luke Cage had all his personal info deleted and was gonna change his name means he could still end up being Luke Cage. The fella was also ...
Agents of SHIELD:

The fact that not-Luke Cage had all his personal info deleted and was gonna change his name means he could still end up being Luke Cage. The fella was also disappointed that hacker girl wasn't Jessica Jones, but her real name hasn't been revealed, either...

I didn't hate SHIELD, but I didn't go in expecting much out of a network show. *shrug*]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358608#Comment_3586082013-09-26T19:41:29-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Michael Waynehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7739
Good points, Brittanica. Proves they gave it more thought than I gave them credit for.
Btw, DC is countering with GOTHAM, set in the pre-Batman universe starring Jim Gordon. Might result in a few ...
Btw, DC is countering with GOTHAM, set in the pre-Batman universe starring Jim Gordon. Might result in a few more "secret origin" stories. Either that, or it will be SMALLVILLE DEUX.

Or BIRDS OF PREY: THE RETURN. (Shudder.)]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358609#Comment_3586092013-09-26T19:56:57-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00imaginarypeoplehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7661
I thought SHIELD was pretty good for a first episode. The characters will probably be explored more in the following episodes. This is a Joss Whedon show after all. Looks like it will be kind of like ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358611#Comment_3586112013-09-26T20:34:57-05:002013-09-26T20:35:18-05:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
I got to see Elementary tonight. It featured Rhys Ifans as Mycroft Holmes and Sean Pertwee (of Dog Soldiers and son of Jon Pertwee) as a hand-grenade wielding Inspector Lestrade. Jonny Lee Miller ...
Elementary tonight. It featured Rhys Ifans as Mycroft Holmes and Sean Pertwee (of Dog Soldiers and son of Jon Pertwee) as a hand-grenade wielding Inspector Lestrade. Jonny Lee Miller was still awesome as Holmes as was Lucy Lui as Joan Watson.

All is right with my television universe today.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358612#Comment_3586122013-09-26T21:03:17-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
I was very pleased by the first season of Elementary. It isn't quite as insanely great as Sherlock, but it is up there.
I'm watching Sleepy Hollow right now. Still undecided. The lead is a little ...
Elementary. It isn't quite as insanely great as Sherlock, but it is up there.

I'm watching Sleepy Hollow right now. Still undecided. The lead is a little bit too modern-day British and "slick" for my taste. Just doesn't ring true. I do like the establishing shots of homely Hudson Valley towns; it is not "home," but I know the area and various relatives like up there.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358617#Comment_3586172013-09-27T01:11:21-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
Anyone else think the treatment of Maria Hill as a character was just dreadful? This is the second-in-command of SHIELD having the piss taken out of her for supposedly drawing a turd in a ...
Anyone else think the treatment of Maria Hill as a character was just dreadful? This is the second-in-command of SHIELD having the piss taken out of her for supposedly drawing a turd in a subordinate's status review in front of that subordinate? If you don't think that's more than a little misogynistic, try and imagine Coulson doing that gag with Nick Fury... It would play exactly the same way with Fury in Hill's place, because neither Hill nor the picture were the target of the joke. Ward's personality being so negative that it could only be expressed on a written assessment report with a doodle was. And it wasn't until Ward left the room that it was revealed that Hill wrote the assessment, so her command authority wasn't being undermined. Which it wouldn't have been anyway because Coulson wasn't saying 'look how stupid your assessing officer is for drawing a poo on your report' he was saying 'your personality sucks so much that your assessing officer could only draw a poo on your report.']]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358620#Comment_3586202013-09-27T03:22:02-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00voyouhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2205
It's true that the butt of the joke was Ward rather than Hill, but Hill clearly seemed embarrassed by it (and Coulson did mention to Ward that Hill had written the report before he started to read ...
I thought the pilot was alright, though it seemed, like a lot of pilots, to suffer from having to be a show-real to get the project made, leading to a lot of explaining the concept and characters in words of one syllable to make sure the TV execs get it. Hopefully it will get a bit less by-the-numbers in its first few proper episodes.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358627#Comment_3586272013-09-27T09:53:39-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00allanahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019
I zipped through the first season of Broadchurch last week, after hearing that Tennant and Coleman were winning awards (two of my favourite Britsh actors). It was good, melodramatic, assembled all ...
Broadchurch last week, after hearing that Tennant and Coleman were winning awards (two of my favourite Britsh actors). It was good, melodramatic, assembled all the modern elements of social-media and journalism and badly-kept secrets and weird legal grey areas. Plus there was Olivia Coleman screaming, flinging spittle, and kicking the shit out of someone. Dug it. Not really sure where they'll go in a second season - clearly they'll stay in the town and follow the characters, but I hope they don't make up another "Crazy vicious crime shocks sleepy small town" since, well, they're not sleepy anymore, so ....]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358653#Comment_3586532013-09-28T02:50:55-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
Anyone else think the treatment of Maria Hill as a character was just dreadful? This is the second-in-command of SHIELD having the piss taken out of her for supposedly drawing a turd in a ...
Anyone else think the treatment of Maria Hill as a character was just dreadful? This is the second-in-command of SHIELD having the piss taken out of her for supposedly drawing a turd in a subordinate's status review in front of that subordinate? If you don't think that's more than a little misogynistic, try and imagine Coulson doing that gag with Nick Fury

You know what - I thought Coulson was in charge as he had the power in the scene.

I don't know if I'd go so far as to describe it as misogynistic, I'd say it's likely the focus was just "Caulson's the star of our show" and they forgot about the actual rank of the characters. Lazy really.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358663#Comment_3586632013-09-28T12:15:18-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
I've always had the impression that Coulson and Hill are roughly the same rank. They both report directly to Fury. They're essentially Colonels to Fury's General. The only difference is that Coulson ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358675#Comment_3586752013-09-29T04:41:15-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
Shit! Only one episode of Breaking Bad left. What am I going to do?!
S.H.I.E.L.D. was...I dunno...I will probably watch a few more episodes.
S.H.I.E.L.D. was...I dunno...I will probably watch a few more episodes.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358700#Comment_3587002013-09-29T19:22:41-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Oxbrowhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=894
I found Agents of SHIELD fun. Not I-want-to-see-it-again-NOW fun like Avengers but I'll-happily-watch-more fun.
And the return of "Grr! Arg!" to my TV made me bounce like a big happy ...
Agents of SHIELD fun. Not I-want-to-see-it-again-NOW fun like Avengers but I'll-happily-watch-more fun.

And the return of "Grr! Arg!" to my TV made me bounce like a big happy idiot.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358701#Comment_3587012013-09-29T19:44:11-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00DavidLejeunehttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220
I gave the BBC's 'Atlantis' a shot. It is terrible. That is all.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358702#Comment_3587022013-09-29T20:30:37-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
And that's everything for Breaking Bad. Spoiler free review- it ended perfectly. I really couldn't be more satisfied with the series as a whole. It was like watching a giant, well-crafted novel ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358703#Comment_3587032013-09-29T20:38:44-05:002013-09-29T20:41:34-05:00Colbyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4976
So that was excellent, everything about was how you end a show. People could learn a lot from that last episode.
Especially the automated machine gun. Genius. Never mess with Heisenburg!!
But ...

Especially the automated machine gun. Genius. Never mess with Heisenburg!!

But now that have seen and processed the series as a whole, I have certain issues about what says philosophically...I don't know if thats a word...

I brought up the notion that I dislike how they use the karma stuff to say that Walt needs to have all of his crap come back to him in some negative form. I disagree, if you look at how the notion of Karma works. It works on the universe's time table, not some human need to make something happen. Plenty of the people escaped what they supposedly happen to them and seemingly not get any repercussions at all. Thats not to say that I disagree with the notion of karma but if you look at the theory behind it, it operates on a universal time scale beyond immediate human satisfaction. Also, understand, that this notion is about universal balance.

That means balance in all things, so potentially, even if your the best person on the planet, there is potential for horrible things to happen to you. Why? Because you put in so much positive energy into the universe that it has balance itself out by creating negative energy to counter it. The opposite could held true and the what our normal assumption of what karma is could be held true as well.

How this relates to Breaking Bad is that I felt that Walt shouldn't have died, especially the way he died. He died in a way that felt too convenient, that represented the universe cashing in on all of the "evil" put into the universe when that probably wouldn't have been the case. The people who morally should have died sometimes are the ones who survive. Mendela comes to mind as an example.

I think it would have served better for Walt to survive with the notion that he can't be with his family again for as long as he lives, personally.

The second issue I had is that I always read into the show is that anything is possible when you have enough drive and will. What I didn't like is how not making the choice to make meth was actually better than dying in mediocrity. That it was better for him to be like everyone else, work a horrible 9 to 5 job, slowly die of cancer that hit him out of nowhere, and be a doormat for universe at large.

I find that I disagree with that notion and find that the improvement of self and becoming what believe yourself capable of through sheer drive and will and is a very positive message to expel.

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On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358705#Comment_3587052013-09-29T21:46:44-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00James Cunninghamhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2925
I'll grant the karma point, but while karma does work on a universal scale over multiple lifetimes, stories always work within a human-scale timeframe. It may not be accurate to the concept but it ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358706#Comment_3587062013-09-29T22:08:48-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Colbyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4976
Right no I'm with you, its the subtext, pseudo-philosophical concepts that I'm disagreeing with. Its like the Watchmen thing of why we shouldn't rely on costumed vigilantes and stuff. Another concept ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358707#Comment_3587072013-09-29T22:16:57-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00William Joseph Dunnhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2798
...and Breaking Bad sticks the landing. Perfect ending.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358709#Comment_3587092013-09-30T03:40:40-05:002013-09-30T07:51:34-05:00TFhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1307
Breaking Bad was perfect.
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S.H.I.E.L.D. distracted me by being a lot like the Planetary pilot
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S.H.I.E.L.D. distracted me by being a lot like the Planetary pilot]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358719#Comment_3587192013-09-30T08:55:20-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
Yes, that was a great ending. Christ, I'm all emotional on it!
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358721#Comment_3587212013-09-30T09:09:32-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00Miranda's Eyeshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1443
S.H.I.E.L.D. shows great promise. The script offered both shoutouts to classic Marvel moments ("With great power comes...") and some nice one-liners (Coulson's remark to May about needing ...
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358723#Comment_3587232013-09-30T09:32:22-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00steevohttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2415
They just broke like a bajillion bads.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358726#Comment_3587262013-09-30T10:53:48-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00brittanicahttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296
I was gonna come in here and talk about how great it is that Bob's Burgers is back, but it seems something else happened last night...
(I will probably watch Breaking Bad in a couple years, that's ...
(I will probably watch Breaking Bad in a couple years, that's how most of my TV watching happens.)]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358727#Comment_3587272013-09-30T12:14:03-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00StefanJhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961
I've got Bob's Burgers on my DVR. I'll watch it tonight, in the Monday evening slot that in the past I used to watch Breaking Bad.
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358730#Comment_3587302013-09-30T12:53:34-05:002013-09-30T12:53:42-05:00D.J.http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3196
As everyone is saying, Breaking Bad was great.
Homeland I might drop.
Homeland I might drop.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358732#Comment_3587322013-09-30T14:21:13-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00InvincibleMhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3064
Breaking Bad had a good ending. It still fumbled a bit in terms of logic, most notably Walter White's incredible ninja magic, but it was an ending without frustration.
@D.J.
Homeland is a show ...
@D.J.Homeland is a show that started with an interested premise that has gone too far as well as too long. Not to mention that it's been fairly over-hyped for the entirety of it's run thus far.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358751#Comment_3587512013-10-01T09:29:55-05:002013-10-02T04:27:02-05:00fleckyhttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=8949
I liked the first season of Homeland. The second, my head was frazzled from being banged-up in rehab, and, with having the attention span of a gnat, I found it hard to follow once a week in there. I ...
Breaking Bad ending has left a foul chasm in my life...

I've been killing some time by watching box-sets of Damages, and even season one of Heroes. I thought that Heroes was OK and had some promise when it started, but by the time it got to season two it descended into crud. Crap, I even feel like watching Caprica again.

Edit: It's not really a spoiler, so: When Walt gets the keys for the car at the beginning of the last episode of Breaking Bad, they have a Narcotics Anonymous Just For Today key-ring on them. It's kinda apt.]]>
On the Tee-Vee: July-September 2013http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=11105&Focus=358786#Comment_3587862013-10-02T07:53:08-05:002015-03-03T16:39:20-06:00johnjoneshttp://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1052
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